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Subtract 90/63 from 32/90

1st number: 32/90, 2nd number: 1 27/63

32/90 - 90/63 is -338/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    32/90 = 32 × 7/90 × 7 = 224/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    90/63 = 90 × 10/63 × 10 = 900/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/630 - 900/630 = 224 - 900/630 = -676/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -338/315

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